It’s the Minnesota Twins versus the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on June 18, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 2:35 PM ET
- Location: Globe Life Field, Arlington, TX
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Minnesota Twins vs. Texas Rangers on June 18, 2026
You can watch the Texas Rangers take on the Minnesota Twins live on DIRECTV with MLB Extra Innings® on June 18, 2026 at 2:35 PM ET.
Minnesota Twins (35-40) at Texas Rangers (35-38) — Game Preview
The Minnesota Twins (35-40) visit the Texas Rangers (35-38) at Globe Life Field with both clubs carrying losing records. The two lineups have leaned in different directions this season, with Minnesota hitting 90 home runs as a team while Texas has managed 72, and the Rangers leaning on the better staff at a 3.85 team ERA against the Twins’ 4.78. Byron Buxton anchors the Minnesota offense from center field, hitting .275 with 23 home runs and a .601 slugging mark that gives the lineup its most consistent power.
On the Texas side, third baseman Josh Jung leads the regulars with a .299 average and a .358 on-base percentage at the top of the order. The third name to watch is Rangers first baseman Jake Burger, whose 12 home runs and 42 RBIs make him the home club’s primary run producer in the middle of the lineup. Texas also gets steady contact from second baseman Ezequiel Duran, who is hitting .277 with 36 RBIs.
What Time is the Minnesota Twins vs. Texas Rangers Game Today?
The Minnesota Twins vs. Texas Rangers game starts at 2:35 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Minnesota Twins vs. Texas Rangers?
You can watch Minnesota Twins vs. Texas Rangers with MLB Extra Innings®.
Minnesota Twins vs. Texas Rangers Channel on DIRECTV
In the Minnesota Twins market, the game airs on MLB Minnesota Twins (Channel 668).
Texas Rangers Channel on DIRECTV
In the Texas Rangers market, the game airs on Rangers Sports Network (Channel 677).
Players to Watch: Minnesota Twins vs. Texas Rangers
Minnesota Twins
Byron Buxton — CF. The center fielder is the engine of the Twins lineup, hitting .275 with 23 home runs and 36 RBIs as the team’s clearest power threat. His .601 slugging percentage and .336 on-base mark show a hitter doing damage on contact while still working into scoring counts.
Josh Bell — DH. Bell has driven in a team-high 45 runs from the designated hitter spot, giving Minnesota a steady presence in the heart of the order. He is hitting .240 with 8 home runs, the kind of middle-of-the-lineup bat that turns baserunners into runs.
Trevor Larnach — LF. The left fielder pairs a .264 average with a .368 on-base percentage, the highest of the three Twins hitters featured here. He has added 4 home runs and 18 RBIs while setting the table for the bats behind him.
Texas Rangers
Josh Jung — 3B. Jung leads the Texas regulars with a .299 average and reaches base at a .358 clip, making him the most reliable on-base option in the lineup. His .452 slugging percentage adds extra-base pop from the corner infield spot.
Jake Burger — 1B. Working from first base, Burger supplies the Rangers’ middle-order thump with 12 home runs and 42 RBIs. He is hitting .247 with a .433 slugging mark, a profile built around driving the ball for power.
Ezequiel Duran — 2B. Duran brings a .277 average and 36 RBIs from second base, a contact-oriented bat that keeps innings moving. His .423 slugging percentage and .330 on-base mark round out a balanced offensive line.
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